La Cigogne brand "Munster Géromé" cheese recalled due to a toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria

Starting date:

June 23, 2015

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Food Recall Warning

Subcategory:

Microbiological - Other

Hazard classification:

Class 2

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Les Dépendances

Distribution:

Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

9899

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  Advisory details
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  What you should do
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  Who is affected
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  Background
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Advisory details

Ottawa, June 23, 2015 - Les Dépendances is recalling La Cigogne brand "Munster Géromé" cheese from the marketplace because it may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

These products may have been sold in smaller packages, cut and wrapped by some retailers. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased affected products should check with their retailer.

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Staphylococcus toxin may not look or smell spoiled. The toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria is not easily destroyed at normal cooking temperatures. Common symptoms of Staphylococcus poisoning are nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping and fever. In severe cases of illness, headache, muscle cramping and changes in blood pressure and pulse rate may occur.

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Who is affected

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Affected products

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Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations

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